Man suspected in string of Oakland County bank robberies nabbed in Royal Oak

A man believed to be the suspect in a string of Oakland County bank robberies has been taken into custody in Royal Oak.

Royal Oak police were tipped off around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday after the suspect attempted to rob TCF Bank, 1811 Crooks.

The suspect was armed with a handgun and demanded money from a teller, according to a press release. He received money and ran from the scene, but officers spotted him before he could enter a vehicle parked at a nearby business.

The suspect was able to enter the vehicle and drive off, and Royal Oak officers pursued him through multiple jurisdictions before the suspect's vehicle struck a Southfield patrol car at 11 Mile and Greenfield. The suspect was arrested there without further incident.

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Police from Beverly Hills, Berkley and Southfield assisted with the pursuit. The man was taken to the Royal Oak Police Department for questioning.

The suspect's usual method of operation was to walk up to bank tellers and demand cash, threatening his victims with a handgun.

The FBI had previously offered a $2,500 reward for information leading to the man's arrest.

Royal Oak police are working with the FBI to investigate this and similar incidents, including bank robberies at: